Method for making an electronic control unit
US5887342A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49121
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In manufacturing an electronic control unit, a stamped grid is assembled with electronic components and the components are electrically connected with parts of the stamped grid. Subsequently, a body is formed by injection molding plastic material around the components and assembling ends of the grid structure which remain free with fit-on components and electrically connect them. The fit-on components with the body are again surrounded by injection molding by plastic material, while leaving open an exterior frame structure of the stamped grid. Finally, the frame structure is assembled with additional components and/or stamped off.
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